That Teacher

Boundaries. We know we need to be setting them- around our teaching, around our business, just in general, really! 

We all wish we would’ve started setting boundaries on DAY ONE of running our business, but it often doesn’t go that way. Instead, we usually have to set boundaries because we realize we simply can’t keep pushing on without one. So whether you’re brand new, and you’re wanting to start off on the right foot or you’re listening to this episode because you know it’s time for that fence- I’ve got you! 

We’re going to talk about the 5 most important boundaries to set in your business, especially if it’s something you’re working on the side of teaching or momming! I also polled my Instagram audience to find out their top tips for setting boundaries around teaching, so I’ll share that too, and I’ll share the game-changing boundary that helped me leave school at the end of the day, which ultimately gave me more time with my kids and more time to spend working in my business.

There will always, always be more work… in your classroom, in your business- but if this year has taught us anything, it’s that we need to get a handle on our boundaries, so we can spend our time where we want to spend it most.

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I’m taking you behind the scenes and sharing some of my big life decisions that led me to where I am now. My hope is that listening to this episode will show you that you’re on your way toward living in your vision, even if you’re feeling unsure right now. If you’re living in something scary, painful, or sad; if you just paid for something expensive or if you’re terrified of making your next move, you’re exactly where you need to be. I’m here to support you, help you get some clarity on your next step, and nudge you forward toward your dream.

If you want more marketing tips to take your business to the next level, check out my free masterclass.

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The Big Marketing Gurus (BMGs) are constantly giving advice and making us feel like we’re not doing enough. On this episode, I break down some of that advice so it makes sense for teachers. You can keep it simple while still being innovative. There are all sorts of tips out there for growing your business, and you know I always have strong opinions about marketing! I’m here to give my honest opinion on the BMGs’ advice and my suggestions on whether to follow it or not.

For more marketing tips for teacher sellers, check out my free masterclass.

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Blogging isn’t dead! Anna shares the strategy behind blogging consistently and incorporating Pinterest marketing into your workflow. She’s dishing the details on creating high-quality posts, reviving your Pinterest account following the algorithm changes, and batching to streamline your content creation.

Anna Huff is a former teacher, turned home decor blogger, turned content and Pinterest strategist. She is the founder and CEO of Midwest Social Creative, and her sweet spot is the intersection of content creation and Pinterest. Anna is passionate about serving entrepreneurs and helping them to develop a content strategy that converts through the power of Pinterest.

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Let’s talk money! My money coach, Tess, makes this scary topic way less intimidating. She’s talking about how to set up a business banking account, which accounts you should have, how to pay yourself, how to decide on business investments, and how to tackle your biggest money mindset blocks. 

Tess Wicks is a business and financial coach for online coaches. She primarily mentors new, aspiring, and frustrated money coaches to build their booked-out coaching businesses, but she can’t pass up helping female online entrepreneurs wrap their heads and their hearts around the cash flow in their life and business. With a background in finance, and a certification in mindset coaching, Tess loves to bring the tangible and intangible aspects of money together.

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Do you ever get tired of hearing the same call to action over and over?

A call to action. It’s possibly THE most important line in our content, but are we giving it the thought and attention it deserves? In this episode, you’ll find out the 3 most common mistakes people make when it comes to writing the call to action in a social media post, on a blog or video post, or in an e-mail.

In this short and sweet episode, I’m pushing you to think outside the box when it comes to your call to action. It’s time to take your CTA seriously!

Check out the free marketing masterclass for teachers: https://www.alissamcdonald.com/masterclass

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Steve Buch’s self-checking games and activities excite students about learning while saving teachers valuable time on grading. In the teacher community, Steve is better known as One for the Books, which is a play on his last name. Whether you’re seeking ready-made templates or looking to learn how to create resources of your own, Steve is all about sharing his passion for Google Sheets.

Steve is a proud father, doodle dad, 6th grade math teacher, tech nerd, avid snowboarder, fitness fanatic, hot wing junky, and always seeking to learn more to level-up his teaching.

As the mastermind behind Mystery Picture Masterclass and Mystery Picture Masterclass+, Steve is on a mission to get all students actively engaged in a digital world.

Get started on a journey with Steve by accepting his Ten Minute Pixel Art Challenge.

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Having at least one higher-ticket offer helps us reach our goal monthly income faster. When I recently polled my audience, most were aiming to make $1-3k per month, but some were aiming for $5k+ months. Reverse engineer that! You have to think through your offers. Is it POSSIBLE or LIKELY that you’ll make $5,000 months? Or are you simply hoping? It’s important to know your numbers.

I’m doing a special 2-part podcast series on how to add a high-ticket product or offer to your product suite. Last week I talked about knowledge products- adding a course or membership offer to your business. A lot of the big marketing gurus will tell you that you MUST offer a course or membership to have a higher-priced offering, but this is simply not the case. A course or membership or workshop is not for everyone!

Today I’ll talk to you about two additional ideas for adding a higher-priced offering. We’ll talk about adding product bundles and adding a layer of service to your business. I’ll walk you through the pros and cons of each model, and then I’ll tell you the secret to making any of these higher-priced models actually work for you.

In next week’s episode, I’m interviewing a member of Teacher Hustle University who added a workshop offering to his business after we talked about doing this in one of our monthly coaching calls. If you’ve thought about offering a workshop or mini-course, be sure to tune in next week because he’ll be telling us his process for launching this workshop (with a small audience by the way), and he’ll share how he finally landed on the perfect niche.

Before you go, please take a minute to rate and review this podcast. We so appreciate your support and thank you for hanging out each week! 

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Quick. Which one of your offers is the most expensive? (Yes, I’m going to talk money for a minute. Cringe-worthy, I know. But necessary.)

Having at least one higher-ticket offer helps us reach our goal monthly income faster. When I recently polled my audience, most were aiming to make 1-3k per month, but some were aiming for 5k+ months. Reverse engineer that! You have to think through your offers. Is it POSSIBLE or LIKELY that you’ll make 5,000 months? Or are you simply hoping? It’s important to know your numbers.

I’m doing a special 2-part podcast series on how to add a high-ticket product or offer to your product suite. Tune in this week and next week to find out how this could look in your business. I’ll be talking through 4 options you have to add this to your business model. 

Today we’re talking about knowledge products. I’ll tell you the PROS and the CONS, and I’ll help you decide if you’d like this pathway.

You’re essentially taking the thing you love to talk about or teach on, and turning it into a series of lessons. You’re doing what we love to do best- TEACH! 

Find out the pros and cons of putting together a knowledge product and how to get started. I’ll give you the 3 questions you need to ask your audience BEFORE you create your product.

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Real talk! Let’s chat about this mistake I’ve made (and keep making) in my business. Let me give you a hint. It has to do with all the “SHOULDS” being shouted at us entrepreneurs from all directions. 

“You should be posting on social media every day!”
“You should write e-mails every week!”

“You should be on this platform and that platform and that one!”

With “shoulds” coming at us every day, how are we supposed to stick to one, simple strategy to grow our business?

Can listening to podcasts and watching YouTube videos and reading blog posts actually create chaos in our business lives?

The answer is YES. It happens to me all the time. I listen to one podcast, and suddenly I’m down a rabbit hole on a topic that wasn’t even on my radar 20 minutes before. (Hello shiny object syndrome!)

In this episode, I’ll teach you how to keep your blinders on and stay focused on the things that really move your business forward. I’ll remind you about values and trusting your instinct - because (repeat after me) you’re a smart and savvy business owner!

Want more advice about how to stay focused on your business in 2021? Grab my free Marketing with Intention Guidebook: https://www.alissamcdonald.com/guidebook

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